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…Says govt’ll continue to prioritise infrastructure By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will pay the ‘13th month’ salary to workers in the state for the fifth year running, noting that workers will receive the payment before December 31. This is despite that the government had earlier paid […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the 2024 Budget proposal of Governor Seyi Makinde as defective, unrealistic and fraudulent, urging the state legislators to avoid rushing into passage it into law “without a thorough job as had been the case since 2020.” Governor Makinde had, last Tuesday, presented […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, presented a budget proposal of N434.221,765,938 billion to the state House of Assembly, entitling it ‘Budget of Economic Recovery.’ Governor Makinde, in his budget presentation speech at the plenary of the Assembly, said the proposal represented the action plan of the roadmap to sustainable […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly on Tuesday, 5th December, 2023. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governor is expected to present the budget proposal before the 32-member House of Assembly, accompanied by top […]

… disown Folashade Abeo By Stephen Gbadamosi Ten of the 12 existing market clusters in Oyo State have jointly sent an open letter to the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, over the raging controversy on the position of Iyaloja-General of the state. A copy of the letter made available to journalists in Ibadan, the state […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Eze Nd’igbo of Ibadanland, Dr. Alex Anozie, as shocking and painful. The governor described Anozie as a great community leader and an individual that believed and worked for the peace and prosperity of Oyo State throughout his lifetime. Governor Makinde, who […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called his critics to desist from “baseless fingers at his posted US CoCoGulf photo of last weekend.” Makinde made the statement shortly after the swearing-in of the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke; and Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetumobi, on Thursday. The […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi The University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed and decorated the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, as Ambassador Extraordinaire of the institution ahead of its 75th anniversary. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Kayode Adebowale, who led the management of the university and members of the anniversary committee to the Courtesy Room […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed the trio of Hon. Temitope Ezekiel Oladimeji, Dr Morohunkola Thomas and Hon. Ayansiju Lawal as Director-General, Abuja and Lagos Liaison Office and Special Advisers, respectively. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that while Oladimeji was appointed as […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has constituted a committee on Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER), which is to handle the palliative needs of the people of the state in cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The committee, according to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor. Engr Seyi Makinde, has declared that, henceforth, government would not tolerate street trading and indiscriminate dumping of refuses on the roads. He enjoined residents of the state, to desist from dumping of refuses on the roads and avoid street trading, so as to ensure a safer environment for investors […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, at the weekend, called on stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put aside differences and work towards the unity of the party. He made the appeal during an ongoing retreat organised by the party for elected officials in Bauchi, Bauchi State, saying that going forward, […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has said that the Oke-Ogun axis of the state must learn to co-exist peacefully. The governor, who stated this when he visited Iganna town to assess the situation over a clash between some Fulani and Yoruba members of the community, said his administration would not allow […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured the people of Ibarapaland that the Ido – Eruwa road that links the area to Ibadan, the state capital, will be completed before end of the year. Makinde, who spoke at First Baptist Church, Anko, Eruwa, during the thanksgiving service held in honour of […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi President of the Senior Staff Club of the University of Ibadan, Dr. Bisi Crown Olawuyi, has urged the Oyo State governor, Engineer Oluwaseyi Makinde, to begin legacy projects of impactful governance based on needs assessment. According to a release personally signed and issued on Sunday, the Dr. Olawuyi said the Senior Staff […]

By Stephen Gbadamosi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has revealed that his co-contestants in the last governorship election in the state have reached to him after the election. Makinde had been re-elected penultimate week, defeating Senator Teslim Folarin of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chief Adebayo Adelabu of the Accord. Speaking at […]

… Says ‘I’ll tour all zones on thank-you visit’ By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that he will devote time to visit all zones of the state to appreciate residents for the confidence reposed in him as reflected in his unprecedented victory in 31 of the 33 local governments of the […]